AMUSEMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 251, 2 March 1911, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

ORGAN EECITAL. Though late in ' appearing, the programme of the organ recital this evening in St. Mary's Church is sufficiently varied to meet all schools of thought I and shades' of opinion on things musical. The overture in C major by Mendelssohn jis a clever and brilliant work, and i proves thoroughly effective in its "organised" version. Being originally written for a military band, fanfares and trumpet calls form a leading feature, while the two secondary themes are sufficiently clear to be readily followed. The conclusion is brilliant and full of Are and zest. The allegretto by Wollestenholme is a sparkling irifle, piquant, and delicate. Whenever played it is always a favorite in recital programmes, and will be much appreciated; the varied character of tli« second part of this is decidedly attractive. The programme closes with the "Chorus of Pilgrims," which, we understand, is the first section of the overture to the opera "Tannhauser" by R. Wagner. This is already a prime favorite with New Plymouth people, to whom it is by no means a stranger. The choir is to givethe two last choruses from the church cantata, "Liuula Sion," heard some months ago here for the first time. We notice this is by request. Evidently there are some wise requests for music of a good standard, which shows some appreciation for that which is worthy. By the way, we notice from the programme supplied to lis that Mr. Renaud has five or six items specially requested. This is a very decided move in tile right direction. If those who 1 attend the recitals would from time to time send in their requests, doubtless the organist could furnish very attractive programmes compiled from such selections. SCHOOL PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT. This evening a grand bioscope entertainment will lie given in the Theatre Royal. By the generosity of the Key-" stone View Company, the net proceeds will be devoted to the purchasing of; stereoscopes and stereographs for tliej use of the three town schools. The' stereoscopes will be supplied at the ordinary retail prices, 8s 6d each and 12s a dozen respectively. The performance, which is guaranteed to be good, clean, and wholesome, includes pictures of all kinds, humorous, dramatic, pathetic,. Bcenic, educational, colored and industrial.